Baggage

Carriage of a Portable Dialysis Machine

A passenger dependent on a Portable Dialysis Machine (PDM) may carry the machine and ancillary equipment free of charge, however the use of the machine is not permitted during the flight. If the PDM is within our cabin baggage dimensions (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) then it can be carried onboard and does not form part of the hand baggage allowance. However, if the PDM is larger than these dimensions it would need to be suitably packed and would be carried in the hold of the aircraft and does not form part of the checked baggage allowance.

Batteries used for Portable Dialysis Machines are required to be non-spillable and the outer packaging must be marked "NON-SPILLABLE" or "NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY". If a battery is not labeled non-spillable, crew members will treat the battery as a spillable battery and will be unable to accept the PDM for carriage.

Requirements for Traveling with a Portable Dialysis Machine (PDM)

Customers must pre-advise their carriage of the PDM and model to the Ryanair Special Assistance Line. A questionaire will need to be completed by the customer regarding the type and model of the PDM. Once the questionnaire is submitted to Ryanair and carriage of the item approved has been approved by Ryanair a confirmation letter will be sent/emailed to the customer. This letter will need to be printed and presented along with the PDM at the Ryanair Visa/Document Check desk or Bag Drop desk at the departure airports. Once the item and confirmation letter have been inspected to ensure compliance of our requirements the letter will be stamped 'ok for travel' and the passenger may then proceed with the item to the boarding gate.

The customer must have also present a letter in English on headed paper from their doctor advising that: